clashed; clashing; clashes
1
: to make a clash
cymbals clashed
2
: to come into conflict
where ignorant armies clash by night—
Matthew Arnold
Matthew Arnold
also
: to be incompatible
the colors clashed
: to cause to clash
clasher
noun
1
: a noisy usually metallic sound of collision
2
a
: a hostile encounter : skirmish
b
: a sharp conflict
a clash of opinions
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Examples of clash in a Sentence
Verb
Police and protesters clashed yesterday.
The sofa and the chair clash.
She ended the song by clashing the cymbals.
Noun
Hundreds were killed in ethnic clashes in the region last month.
a clash between rival gangs that resulted in some serious injuries
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Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
In summary, the two stars finally came to blows, verbally, after a season that saw Whitfield and Hassan clash incessantly.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Bruins are flying high after a 2-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, and with a strong defensive showing and reliable goaltending, Boston will look to carry that momentum into Saturday's clash.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Verb
In a visit to Los Angeles Friday to survey wildfire damage, President Donald Trump promised federal aid for fire victims and clashed with local leaders on environmental issues, vowing to order more water to Southern California from rivers in the state’s north.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
In summary, the two stars finally came to blows, verbally, after a season that saw Whitfield and Hassan clash incessantly.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
At stake in the clash with rival Buffalo Bills is a trip to the Super Bowl and a bid for a historic Super Bowl three-peat for the Chiefs.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Bruins are flying high after a 2-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, and with a strong defensive showing and reliable goaltending, Boston will look to carry that momentum into Saturday's clash.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clash. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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clash
1 of 2 verb1
: to make a clash
clashing cymbals
2
a
: to come into conflict
pickets clashed with the police
b
: to not match well
our ideas clashed
some colors clash
clasher
noun
clash
2 of 2 noun1
: a loud sharp sound usually of metal striking metal
the clash of swords
2
: a sharp fight or strong disagreement
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